They're only a minority. And yet there are a lot of them: over 4 million Germans suffer from a rare disease. They often have to wait years the right diagnosis and there are hardly any treatments. Often, their only source of comfort and hope is self-help groups.

The article raises awareness amongst the public on ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) and clarifies some misconceptions. It is a human, personal interest story in which the reader can identify with the people in the article.